the Expedition bike

Standard £2789 or Disc £2999

Jeremy’s bike on the north side of the Ak-Baital Pass, on the Pamir Highway, Tajikistan.

Jeremy’s bike on the north side of the Ak-Baital Pass, on the Pamir Highway, Tajikistan.

The definitive expedition bike for world travellers.

This bike has been put together in collaboration with experienced expedition cycle adventurer Tom Allen of TomsBikeTrip.com, using his experience of travelling the world by bike. Every part of this bike has been built with longevity in mind; every component has been carefully thought through. We've resisted the temptation to up-spec it to justify an inflated price, using top-grade components where it makes sense and simple, easily replaceable parts where it doesn't. A Cane Creek 110 Series headset, stainless steel racks and supremely strong hand-built wheels are key components of this bike, eliminating as far as possible the chance of mechanical failure in the most critical long-term parts of the bike.

We are now very proud to announce the introduction of the 2022 Expedition with tweaks and improvements based on the feedback of our riders:

  • improved friction/indexed thumb shifters allowing easier cable adjustment

  • Improved finishing kit from Ergotec - stronger and better quality finish.

  • We now fit a modified Hebie steering stabiliser to keep the bars steady when on the stand

  • Brooks B17 or Terry Fisio Gel saddle as standard

  • thinner Schwalbe rim tape that is less abrasive on innertubes

  • a stainless steel rear rack with a second lower pannier rail

  • Flat pedals as standard many customers went for the dual use spds and then ended up not using them

  • Internal frame protection using Dinitrol 3125HS rust preventer

  • 10 speed transmissions available for a small upgrade charge.

Many riders will want to add a hub dynamo for truly autonomous navigation and communication, and perhaps a Brooks saddle. Because we custom-build each bike to order, these modifications (and many others) are easily and cost-effectively added during the build process.

We can also quote competitively for Ortlieb and Brooks panniers. Unlike online retailers we set up the panniers to fit correctly on our racks, saving you a fiddly job.

Specifications - Non Disc

  • Frame: Oxford Bike Works 26” cromoly touring/expedition frame

  • Forks: Oxford Bike Works cromoly touring forks

  • Steering stabiliser: a modified Hebie 695

  • Colour: Choice of Grey (RAL 7026), or Olive green RAL7013 (custom colours available)

  • Headset: Cane Creek 110 series 1 1/8”, black

  • Rear Mech: Shimano Deore RD-M592, top normal, long cage, black

  • Front Mech: Shimano Deore FD-T6000, dual pull, low clamp, black

  • Cassette: Shimano CS-HG41-8sp, 11-34T, 8-speed

  • Shifter Levers: Microshift SL-M08, friction front, 8sp indexed/friction rear with cable adjuster

  • Chainset: Shimano FC-M361, 170-175mm, 22-32-42T

  • Bottom Bracket: Token Precision, 68mm, English thread

  • Chain: KMC X8.99

  • Rims: Ryde Sputnik 26” (559), 36H, Schrader drilled or Andra 30 36h

  • Front Hub: Shimano Deore HB-T610-S, 36H or Bitex 101 with drop-in bearings

  • Rear Freehub: Shimano Deore FH-T610-S, 36H or Bitex 101 with drop-in bearings

  • Spokes: Sapim Race DB (front, rear non-driveside), Sapim Leader PG (rear driveside)

  • Rim Tape: Schwalbe 19mm rimtape

  • Skewers: 5mm Allen key non-QR

  • Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tours 26x1.75” with SmartGuard

  • Innertubes: Schwalbe AV12, 26”, Schrader valve

  • Brake Levers: Shimano BL-T611, black

  • Brake Calipers: Shimano Deore BR-T610-L, black

  • Brake Shoes: Shimano S70C with cartridge shoe inserts (re-order code Y-8A2 98030)

  • Pedals: MKS MT-Lite pedals (Shimano PD-EH500, combination SPD/flat available as upgrade)

  • Saddle: Brooks B17 Brown or Terry Fisio Gel (Man or Woman)

  • Seatpost: Ergotec 5 Black 350mm 27.2mm diameter

  • Handlebars: Ergotec 57-63cm

  • Stem: Ergotec 60 - 130mm

  • Grips: Ergon GP5

  • Bar-Ends: Ergon GP5

  • Rear Carrier Rack: Racktime (Tubus) Tour-it

  • Front Lowrider: Tubus Tara (optional extra)

  • Mudguards: SKS Black, 26x1.5-2.2”,

  • Extras: Marine-grade stainless steel bolt replacements, , OBW steerer-tube bell, spares package

Specifications - Disc (where different)

  • Frame: UK Craftsman-built steel double butted tubes, fillet brazed

  • Forks: Reynolds 631 blades

  • Colour: Gloss Black with gold decals (custom colours are available on request)

  • Brake Levers: Shimano BL-R3000 or BL-T610

  • Brake Calipers : TRP Spyke or JuinTech M1

  • Brake discs: 160mm front and rear: TRP or JuinTech stainless

  • Hubs: Shimano Deore M525 six bolt

  • Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 26 x 2.0”

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